Simin Palay

French Gascon félibre (1874-1965)
Person human Q2121130
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Summary

Simin Palay is a human[1]. He was born in Casteide-Doat[2]. He was born on May 29, 1874[3]. He died in Gelos[4]. He died on February 22, 1965[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], poet[7], romanist[8], tailor[9], and lexicographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Casteide-Doat[2].
  • Simin Palay passed away in Gelos[4].
  • Simin Palay was born on May 29, 1874[3].
  • Simin Palay was born on January 1, 1874[12].
  • Simin Palay died on February 22, 1965[5].
  • Simin Palay died on January 1, 1965[13].
  • Simin Palay's father was Yan Palay[14].
  • Simin Palay held citizenship in France[15].
  • Simin Palay worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Simin Palay's professions included poet[7].
  • Simin Palay worked as a romanist[8].
  • Simin Palay's professions included tailor[9].
  • Simin Palay's professions included lexicographer[10].
  • Simin Palay worked as a writer[16].
  • Simin Palay's field of work was Occitan culture[17].
  • Simin Palay's field of work was Gascon[18].
  • Simin Palay held the position of 'majoral' of the Félibrige[19].
  • Simin Palay held the position of copy editor[20].
  • Simin Palay held the position of vice president[21].
  • Simin Palay held the position of curator[22].
  • Simin Palay held the position of president[23].
  • Simin Palay received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Simin Palay received the master of the joyful knowledge of the Félibrige[25].
  • Simin Palay was a member of Société Ramond[26].
  • Simin Palay was a member of Consistori del Gay Saber[27].

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Origins and Family

Simin Palay was born in Casteide-Doat[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 29, 1874[3] and January 1, 1874[12]. His father was Yan Palay[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], poet[7], romanist[8], tailor[9], lexicographer[10], and writer[16]. Fields of work include Occitan culture[17], a culture of an area[28] and Gascon[18], a dialect[29], in France[30]. Positions held include 'majoral' of the Félibrige[19], a position[31], founded in 1876[32]; copy editor[20], a profession[33]; vice president[21], a corporate title[34]; curator[22], a profession[35]; and president[23], a corporate title[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a Ordensklasse[37], in France[38] and master of the joyful knowledge of the Félibrige[25], an award[39], founded in 1877[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 22, 1965[5] and January 1, 1965[13]. Simin Palay died in Gelos[4].

Why It Matters

Simin Palay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Simin Palay born?

Born in Casteide-Doat[2].

Where did Simin Palay die?

Simin Palay passed away in Gelos[4].

Who were Simin Palay's parents?

Simin Palay's father was Yan Palay[14].

What did Simin Palay do for work?

Simin Palay worked as anthropologist[6], poet[7], romanist[8], tailor[9], and lexicographer[10].

What awards did Simin Palay receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24] and master of the joyful knowledge of the Félibrige[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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